Netgear 782S User's Guide

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AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide10 2400353Manage your Device and SettingsYou can manage your device and change settings using:• The device’s LC

Get StartedRev 1 Oct.13 11Status LEDThe LED indicates the device’s connection status:You can set the device to not light the LED during regular use

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide12 2400353For advanced settings, use a Wi-Fi enabled device to connect to the hotspot and then visit the homepa

Get StartedRev 1 Oct.13 13AccessoriesThe following accessories are included with your hotspot:• Micro USB Jump Boost cable — Used to charge another

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide14 2400353Information on accessories is available at: http://www.netgear.com/telstraaccessoriesPower sourcesYou

Get StartedRev 1 Oct.13 15Install the SIMDepending on your service provider, the microSIM card may already be inserted. If you need to insert it:1.

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide16 2400353Note: To personalize the hotspot and change basic settings, use the LCD homescreen Settings and Wi-F

Get StartedRev 1 Oct.13 17Hotspot homepageYour hotspot comes configured and ready to use, and the touchscreen lets you manage many basic device and

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide18 2400353displayed on the main hotspot LCD screen. If the screen is blank (a power-saving feature), press and

Rev 1 Oct.13 1922: Use Your Mobile HotspotThis chapter provides information on how to use your hotspot.Note: To change settings you need to be l

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide20 2400353On the Homepage:The homepage shows the data usage for the current billing cycle (for monthly plans) o

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 1 Oct.13 212. Select the profile you want to use.3. When prompted, click Submit.Note: When you choose a new profile, th

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide22 24003533. When prompted, enter the Wi-Fi password for your hotspot network. The Wi-Fi password is displayed

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 1 Oct.13 232. Click Wi-Fi.3. In the Connect tab, click WPS for either the Main Wi-Fi or Guest Wi-Fi network (if availabl

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide24 24003532. Tap Max Wi-Fi Devices.3. If you want to change the total number of devices that will be allowed to

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 1 Oct.13 253. From the Max Wi-Fi drop-down box, select the number of devices that will be allowed to access your hotspot

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide26 2400353 If you notice a Wi-Fi device that you do not recognize, you can block that device from connecting t

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 1 Oct.13 27To unblock a device, giving it access to your network:1. From the home screen, tap Wi-Fi > Block List.2. T

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide28 2400353On the Homepage:To view connected devices:1. Log in as Administrator.A list of Devices Connected to

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 1 Oct.13 29Configure mobile broadbandSet auto connect optionsBy default, the mobile hotspot automatically connects to yo

PrefaceRev 1 Oct.13 3Important NoticeDue to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide30 24003533. Tap Network Mode and select the type of mobile broadband network that the device can connect to (f

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 1 Oct.13 31· Always — The mobile hotspot automatically attempts to connect to the mobile broadband network when powered

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide32 24003532. For any message in the list, tap the message to read the full text.To delete a message:1. Tap the

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 1 Oct.13 33View alertsYour mobile hotspot displays alerts to advise you of changes in the device status.On the LCD touch

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide34 2400353Note: Alerts remain as long as the issues that cause them are active. When the issues are dealt with

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 1 Oct.13 352. Adjust any of these settings:· Wi-Fi Range — Tap Wi-Fi Range, then select Short (best battery life).· USB

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide36 24003533. Adjust any of these settings in the Wi-Fi Options Supported section:· Wi-Fi Range — Select Standar

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 1 Oct.13 372. Decrease the screen brightness — Tap Screen Brightness, then select Dim.3. Turn off the status LED — Tap L

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide38 2400353Recharge the batteryThe battery comes partially charged. You can recharge the battery from a wall soc

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 1 Oct.13 39Jump Boost (Charge) another deviceYou can give a boost to your tablet or smartphone if it is low or out of ba

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide4 2400353Patents This product may contain technology developed by or for NETGEAR Inc. This product includes tec

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide40 2400353On the LCD screen:1. On the home screen, tap Wi-Fi.2. Tap Main Wi-Fi or, for Guest Wi-Fi, tap Wi-Fi P

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 1 Oct.13 411. Use the editing buttons to change the current value (shown at the top of the LCD screen):· Characters (let

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide42 2400353Change device encryption security settingsYou can change the type of security used for Main and Guest

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 1 Oct.13 43On the LCD touchscreen:1. From the home screen, click Settings > More > About.On the Homepage:1. Log in

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide44 24003532. Go to the last page and tap Software Updates.3. If the Check for updates now button is shown, tap

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 1 Oct.13 453. If the Check for updates now button is shown, click it to check if a new update is available.4. If an upda

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Rev 1 Oct.13 4733: Advanced SettingsThis chapter provides information on how to change advanced settings. The advanced settings enable you to confi

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide48 2400353Manage Wi-FiSet Wi-Fi network optionsTo set the Wi-Fi network options:1. On the Unite Manager homepag

Advanced SettingsRev 1 Oct.13 49· RTS Threshold — The smallest packet size (in bytes) used by the Request to Send/Clear to Send handshaking protoco

Rev 1 Oct.13 5ContentsGet Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide50 24003534. Either:· Enter the MAC Address of the device and click , or· If the device is currently connected

Advanced SettingsRev 1 Oct.13 513. Click Activate.4. Enter your PIN and click Submit.You are allowed 5 attempts to enter the correct PIN. If you ru

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide52 2400353Configure mobile broadbandView WAN informationTo view network information, such as the active network

Advanced SettingsRev 1 Oct.13 533. Select Enable beside Port Forwarding. The Port Forwarding list will appear.Incoming traffic is forwarded to spec

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide54 24003534. Identify the ports to filter — enter a meaningful label that describes the service, and the port a

Advanced SettingsRev 1 Oct.13 55To add an APN for another network:1. On the Homepage, log in as Administrator.2. Click Settings > Network > A

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide56 24003534. In the DMZ Address field, enter the IP address of the computer you want to have in the DMZ.5. Clic

Advanced SettingsRev 1 Oct.13 572. Click Settings > Router > Basic.3. Enter the desired information in the LAN section.If the DHCP Server is

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide58 2400353Set the GPS ModeThe GPS mode indicates how frequently location fixes are done:• Once (“One-time”, whi

Rev 1 Oct.13 5944: Frequently Asked QuestionsThis chapter provides answers to questions you may have about your Hotspot. (Also see Troubleshooting

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide6 2400353Messages and Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide60 2400353The signal indicator is always lowYour Hotspot has poor reception. Try moving it to a location with a

Frequently Asked QuestionsRev 1 Oct.13 61How do I disconnect from the mobile broadband network?On the Homepage, click Disconnect (in the Connection

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide62 2400353The LCD screen is not lit. How do I know if the Hotspot is still powered on?The LCD screen dims to sa

Frequently Asked QuestionsRev 1 Oct.13 63Windows 7 / Vista / XP1. Open the command prompt window.a. Click Start > Run.b. Type cmd or command an

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Rev 1 Oct.13 6555: TroubleshootingThis chapter provides suggestions for troubleshooting problems that may arise when using your mobile hotspot.The

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide66 2400353Unable to connect hotspot to your service provider’s mobile broadband networkIf your Hotspot will not

TroubleshootingRev 1 Oct.13 67On the Homepage:1. On the home page, click Settings > General > Software and Reset.2. Click Reset.3. Click Begi

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide68 2400353Connection alertsSome connection alerts include instructions for resolving them. For other connection

TroubleshootingRev 1 Oct.13 69100 Conditional IE error101 Message not compatible with the protocol state111 Protocol error, unspecified256 Invalid

ContentsRev 1 Oct.13 7Configure mobile broadband. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Vi

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Rev 1 Oct.13 7166: SpecificationsMechanical SpecificationsEnvironmental SpecificationsSupported RF bandsWeight 105 g (3.7 oz.)Length 109.9 mm (4.33

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Rev 1 Oct.13 7377: Regulatory and Safety InformationNoticeBecause of the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide74 2400353Failure to observe this instruction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular tele-phone services

Rev 1 Oct.13 75AAbout, details, 42accessoriesincluded, 13add a wireless device, 21Admin Login, 18change, 41forgot, 60Admin Password, forgot,

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide76 2400353Ssafety information, 73security credentials, 17forgot, 60settings, download and restore, 47SIMcar

AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide8 2400353Where can I find more information? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rev 1 Oct.13 911: Get StartedThis chapter provides an overview of AirCard® 782S Mobile Hotspot features, and instructions on how to set up your mob